KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SB 185 Integration:
- Financial aid and institutional repayment obligations will be evaluated in coordination with enhanced financial controls under SB 185.
- Approval of withdrawals must consider institutional financial impact.
Academic Standing Policies and Appeal Procedures
In order to remain in good academic standing, an online student must have a cumulative grade-point average of –
- 1.7 or better for 12-29 attempted credit hours which count for quality points, or
- 2.0 or better for 30 or more attempted credit hours, which count for quality points.
Probation:
Online students who fail to maintain the above cumulative grade-point averages will be placed on academic probation for one (1) semester-length online term or two (2) online subterms. Probation may not be appealed. Removal from Major, Minor, or Area of Specialization:
A student who fails to receive a grade of C or better in three (3) or fewer attempts (i.e., first attempt and two (2) repeated attempts) in all courses in a major area, area of specialization, or minor area may be removed from that program. The student must petition the Program Coordinator of the student's program to request a fourth attempt at a course.
Suspension:
Any online student who fails to maintain a grade-point average of 2.0 while on academic probation will be placed on academic suspension and must remain out of the University for the next semester-length online term or for the next two (2) online subterms.
- A student must receive a grade of C or better in all college preparatory and remedial courses and in all courses numbered below the 100 level in three (3) or fewer attempts (i.e., first attempt and two (2) repeated attempts). If not, the student will be suspended.
- An under-prepared student (i.e., a Pre-College Curriculum-deficient student) must also demonstrate proficiency in the area(s) of academic deficiency by the time he/she completes 45 credit hours at the University. If not, the student will be suspended.
- A student must receive a grade of C or better in ENG 101 and 102 and a grade of D or better in the other Liberal Studies courses (the general education core) in three (3) or fewer attempts. If not, the student will be suspended.
- A student who has been re-admitted after suspension or dismissal and who fails to meet the conditions of reinstatement shall be dismissed from the University.
A student may appeal his/her academic suspension by following the procedures posted on the web pages of the Registrar's Office. For a student enrolled in KYSU Online academic programs, when the appeal reaches the Appeals Committee, they will coordinate their review of the appeal with the Online Advisory Committee or relevant subcommittee of the Online Advisory Committee.